21 Sep 1934
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Newspaper
Dawson County Advertiser
Location
Dawsonville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1934
Page
1
The report notes a strong showing by Talmadge with support across Bartow County, described as the home of his chief political opponent Claud C. Pittman. The text references a large vote share and a decisive outcome summarized as a smashing victory.
Local residents and visitors are listed with Sunday gatherings in Ellijay and Gainesville. Community updates include election notes, church meetings, FERA project leadership, and expressions of thanks from M. J. Yoemans.
Pauline Wehunt, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jason A Wehunt, died Friday afternoon by hanging at home after being left briefly with a sister. The note found near her feet stated it was by her own hand. Surviving are parents, two sisters, two brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday at Dawsonville Baptist Church with ministers W H Bowman A O Baggarly W E Patterson and B W Faulkner presiding. Burial followed at Dannonville Cemetery.
Births include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Barker on September 11 and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Van Woody on September 11. Funeral for Sam Shoemaker held at Cross Roads. he was 78 and born and raised in Dawson County. Various locals attend visits, singings, and gatherings. several travel to Lumpkin and other areas. notes on farm life, crop picking, and social visits circulate through the community.
In a courteous post campaign note to the citizens of the Northeastern Circuit Solicitor General Fred Keliey expresses gratitude for loyal friends who stood by him during the race. He notes a clean campaign, no ill will toward opponents, and appreciation for many courtesies shown.
Judge I el of Gainesville defeats John S Wood of Canton in a tight Ninth District vote. Whelchel carries Hall Cwinett Jackson Habersham Banks Union Lumpkin White counties for 22 unit votes. Wood takes Cherokee Pickens Dawson Towns Rabin Stephens Fannin Gilmer Bacrow for 20 unit votes. Convention set in Gainesaville on September 22 at ten a m.
The Southeastern Fair and American Indian Exposition titled More Than A Fair will run eight days from Sunday September 9 to Sunday October 7 featuring agriculture livestock poultry and industrial exhibits plus the first National Indian show Education is emphasized with two horse racing days water sports Daredevil Days bicycle races AAA auto races and multiple special days honoring veterans music schools and various Georgia counties along with Governor and aviation events.
R B Whitmire is listed as a nominee for the representative seat in the 32nd district Dawson Town in a ticket supporting the Democratic party. The filing emphasizes Whitmire's candidacy and party alignment for the upcoming election.
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